US Bridges

Wv 20 over Mill Creek

Fair

Summers County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles S. of CR 5 · Structure no. 00000000045A044

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,029
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 20 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wv 20 over Mill Creek in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,029 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,557 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 20
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.01 Miles S. of CR 5
RouteState Highway 2000
CountySummers County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.82834, -80.80317
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,029 (2019)
Projected traffic2,557 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 20 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 20 over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 20 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,029 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 20 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 20 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.